Q.

Which of the following compounds does not react with Na2CO3 ?

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a

phenol

b

alcohol

c

benzoic acid

d

carboxylic acid

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

alcohol compounds does not react with Na2CO3

Because both sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate are bases and alcohols are essentially neutral substances, this is the case. Due to their basic nature, NaHCO3 and Na2CO3 react with chemicals that are acidic, such as carboxylic acids.

Hence option A is correct

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